A 22-year-old woman has unprotected vaginal intercourse and presents 36 hours later requesting emergency contraception. She has regular cycles and is ...

Question

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected vaginal intercourse and presents 36 hours later requesting emergency contraception. She has regular cycles and is not on hormonal contraception. What is the most appropriate option?

Accepted Answer

Copper intrauterine device insertion or levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill

Answer

Combined oral contraceptive taken in higher doses (Yuzpe regimen) only

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No emergency contraception is effective after 24 hours

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Wait for her next period and perform pregnancy test only

Answer

Mifepristone

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Emergency contraception timing

A 22-year-old woman has unprotected vaginal intercourse and presents 36 hours later requesting emergency contraception. She has regular cycles and is not on hormonal contraception. What is the most appropriate option?